11:39 am

Tue March 3, 2015

Thousands of Buffalo Public School children now eligible to request a transfer out what are deemed failing schools. WBFO'S Focus on Education reporter Eileen Buckley talked with a parent leader who explains the transfer period is underway through the end of this month.

A local, private college is trying to entice more students as it moves into NCAA Division III membership sports. Villa Maria College has hired a new athletic director and head coach of men's baseball. Don Silveri is the former head coach of men's basketball at Daemen College. WBFO'S Focus on Education reporter Eileen Buckley says Silveri brings 38-years of experience to Villa where his career began.

Focus on Education

10:18 am

Tue March 3, 2015

The University at Buffalo has transformed its campus dinning complex into a scene out of the 'Hunger Games'. WBFO'S Focus on Education reporter Eileen Buckley talked with the organizers for Tuesday night's event open to the school and public.

Buffalo's Joint Schools Construction Board is involved in an escalating fight over how much profit LP Ciminelli made in managing the 11-year old project. Nearly $1.5 billion was spent in updating Buffalo schools.

A conversation with editor Elizabeth Licata

8:06 pm

Mon March 2, 2015

The March issue of Buffalo Spree is labeled "The Interview Issue." The magazine's writers sat down with 20 prominent Western New Yorkers, asking them questions on a range of topics. WBFO's Mark Scott has more in this week's Press Pass with Buffalo Spree Editor Elizabeth Licata.

Focus on Education

12:00 pm

Mon March 2, 2015

Buffalo's Business First recently released a list of 100-area high school seniors for its 2015-All-Western New York Academic Team. 124-schools nominated more than 400-of their smartest and most accomplished students.

Mon March 2, 2015

How cold was it in Western New York last month? National Weather Service Meteorologist Tony Ansuini says February of 2015 will go down in the record books as being not only the coldest February on record, but the coldest calendar month ever in the history of record keeping here in Buffalo

Focus on Education

4:53 am

Mon March 2, 2015

Teachers have been holding rallies all around the state protesting Governor Cuomo’s education proposals, and hundreds are expected to converge on the Capitol Monday to protest over reliance on standardized tests, and other issues.

If you're looking to shake off the winter blues with some laughter Mommy's Martini Hour 2: The Hangover hits the stage Friday evening as Buffalo United Artists presents the show at the Alleyway on Main Street. WBFO'S Eileen Buckley talked with Loriane O'Donnell and KerryKate Abel -- who considered themselves Buffalo's theater divas. O'Donnell and Abel are offering the cabaret-style, adult only show this weekend.